12
engross(verb, hold, trouble, mean, cover)
11
absorb(verb, hold, trouble, mean, cover)
9
busy(join, catch, interest, arrest, involve)
8
consume(verb, hold, trouble, disturb, worry)
8
engage(verb, hold, mean, cover, concern)
8
grip(noun, verb, hold, trouble, mean)
8
immerse(verb, hold, trouble, disturb, worry)
8
monopolize(verb, hold, trouble, disturb, worry)
8
occupy(verb, upset, hold, worry, interest)
7
enthrall(verb, hold, join, catch, interest)
7
fascinate(verb, hold, join, catch, interest)
7
involve(verb, hold, mean, join, draw)
6
disturb(verb, upset, trouble, bother, worry)
6
trouble(noun, verb, upset, bother, disturb)
6
charm(verb, join, catch, interest, arrest)
6
enchant(verb, join, catch, interest, charm)
6
obsess(verb, trouble, bother, disturb, worry)
5
bother(verb, upset, trouble, disturb, worry)
5
catch(verb, hold, mean, cover, join)
5
hold(verb, mean, cover, concern, catch)
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